THIMBLE, ROPE

Solicitation SPE4A5-26-T-335M is a Department of Defense procurement issued by DLA Aviation for 398 units of 3/8 inch diameter rope thimbles made from corrosion-resistant steel. The contract specifies a delivery window of 100 days with a required delivery date of August 6, 2026, shipping FOB Origin to DLA Distribution San Joaquin in Tracy, California. The procurement is governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with specific mandates for physical identification per RQ017 and the removal of government identification from non-accepted supplies per RQ011. Quality assurance is stringent, requiring sampling in accordance with MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, with specific AQLs of 0.1, 1.0, and 4.0 for critical, major, and minor attributes respectively. Packaging must comply with ASTM D3951 and RP001, while marking and labeling must adhere to MIL-STD-129. Administrative requirements include electronic invoicing via Wide Area WorkFlow and compliance with various FAR and DFARS clauses regarding small business representation, cyber incident reporting, and hazardous material labeling. The solicitation is managed through the DIBBS portal with a submission deadline of August 14, 2026.